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A1GP Race Car vs. Boeing 777-200ER

January 19th, 2008

This is a challenge between the A1GP race car (driven by Jonny Reid) and the Boeing 777-200ER at the Auckland International Airport. Two drag races were staged down the runway. The A1GP car had trouble gaining traction off the line in the wet at the first run and the round…Find out after the jump. Read more…

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Vertigo 5 Sports Coupe

January 18th, 2008


Tony Gillet a Belgian racing driver unveils the $197,757 Vertigo 5 sports coupe. It weighs 1279-pounds and powered by a 4.0L V6 engine, achieving 0-60mph in 3.26-seconds. It features a full carbon-fiber honeycomb chassis that weighs just 580kg and its aerodynamic package has undergone 16 years of fine tuning on the race track. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Lexus LF-A Roadster Unveiled

January 17th, 2008


Lexus LF-A roadster unveiled, a combination of luxury and performance. The Lexus LF-A roadster is powered by a 5.0L V10 engine that produces 500hp. It has a carbon fiber and aluminum body to help maintain rigidity despite not having a top. Check out more pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Mitsubishi Concept-RA

January 16th, 2008


Mitsubishi has unveiled their Concept-RA. It is an all-wheel-drive, diesel-powered sports coupe which produced 201 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of twist through Mitsubishi’s S-AWC system. It is powered by 2.2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbo diesel engine with MIVEC4. The MIVEC system comes with a valve lift control with low and high-speed cam profiles actuating the intake valves. Video and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Mazda Furai Revealed at 2008 Detroit Auto Show

January 15th, 2008


Great! Mazda officially revealed their Furai concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. It is rumored to boasts a Mazda 20B rotary engine producing 450 horsepower and a Courage C65 race car chassis. Video and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

January 15th, 2008

The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. It boasts a turbocharged 4B11T engine which produces 235hp with a Twin Clutch-SST transmission from the EVO MR. Mitsubishi has put on the Twin Clutch-SST transmission, clicks off the shifts through a set of steering wheel mounted paddles and sends power to a full-time all-wheel-drive system equipped with Mitsubishi’s Active Center Differential (ACD). Video after the jump. Read more…

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Pricing: 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution X GSR

January 13th, 2008

Mitsubishi has announced the $32,990 base price for their new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR. You pay extra for additional items which include – a $2,000 “Sight, Sound, and Spoiler” package, $1,999 30GB navigation system, and a $2,000 aero kit. More pictures and video after the jump. Read more…

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Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT

January 2nd, 2008

This is the Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT. Weighing 2425 pound and powered by a 6L V12 engine that produces 590 horsepower and 712Nm of torque. Check its videos and pictures after the jump. Read more…

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Mazda Furai concept shown to public

December 29th, 2007

Mazda has unveiled their Furai concept to the public. It is powered by three-rotor Mazda 20B rotary engine that runs on E100 ethanol and produces around 450 horsepower. Furai is built on a Courage C65 chassis that was campaigned by Mazda in the 2005 ALMS season. More pictures after the jump. Read more…

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2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe commercial: 'Behind The Wheel'

December 25th, 2007

Here’s the 2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe ‘Behind The Wheel’ televison advert. Check it out after the jump. Read more…

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